Prizes & Performance Opportunities

1st Prize
• £1000 (GBP)
• An invitation to perform as a soloist at a concert on 9 May 2026 at St James, Paddington, London, with the London City Philharmonic, with your choice of concerto/piece from the repertoire list below. 

If the 1st Prize winner is unable to perform on 9 May 2026, the performance opportunity for that date will be offered to the 2nd Prize winner, while the 1st Prize winner will receive an alternative performance date in the 2026/2027 or 2027/2028 season.

Music agents will be invited to attend the concert, providing a valuable opportunity for emerging soloists to gain exposure and potentially secure representation.

2nd Prize
• £500 (GBP)
• Official diploma

3rd Prize
• £300 (GBP)
• Official diploma

Semi-finalists will also receive an official diploma.
Additionally, 2nd and 3rd Prize winners, as well as semi-finalists, may be invited to perform with the London City Philharmonic during the 2026/2027 or 2027/2028 seasons.

Jury

• International panel of qualified judges
• Members of the London City Philharmonic
• Olsi Qinami – Conductor, London City Philharmonic